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Blog: How global Microsoft outage is impacting Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A global Microsoft outage that began late Thursday has caused stress and frustration worldwide as millions of people sit stranded in airports, fail to pay bills online, or even call 911. Indianapolis International Airport told travelers Friday morning to check with their airline before heading to the terminal as airlines — including […]
Midwestern Nonprofit Operator Christian Horizon Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
ST. LOUIS — Midwest Christian Villages, a St. Louis-based operator of Christian Horizons-branded seniors housing communities, has filed for reorganization under Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The company operates 12 communities in Illinois, Indiana, Missouri and Iowa. Chapter 11 bankruptcies in long-term care and healthcare reached a multiyear high in the...
'You think this guy is God, almost': Indiana's oldest delegate on Trump, Jim Jordan and more
MILWAUKEE – Annie Eckrich of Fort Wayne has been to so many Republican National Conventions over the years that she’s not entirely sure if the 2024 convention in Milwaukee is her fifth or sixth. She has business cards that say she's a six-time Republican National Convention attendee, but...
Dubois County Fair continues with new inflatables
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- The Dubois County Fair continues today with new entertainment. The rides at the fair were removed after a girl was injured when she fell from one, which prompted an investigation that found several violations. Fair organizers announced on social media that they have partnered with a different company, Jumping Jack’s Entertainment, to […]
URGENT: These 8 Kentucky Shelter Dogs Need Forever Homes NOW!
Daviess County Animal Care and Control volunteer and friend Kristi Palazzi just made an urgent post on social media. She shared photos of eight different dogs who are at risk of euthanasia. She wrote, "It breaks our hearts to make these posts. The staff and volunteers love these dogs so much and this is our plea to the community."
Henderson history: Two fatalities began a bad period for Tyson Foods
Few deaths would be more horrible than falling into a quicksand-like slurry of pulverized chicken guts. But that isn’t what killed James A. Dame Jr., 40, of Slaughters July 22, 1999, at the Tyson Foods complex near Robards. He was smothered by methane gas in the pit where the guts were kept. He had been trying to retrieve a fork-lift scoop that had fallen in. ...
University of Evansville will soon make way for “Legacy Project” campus amenities
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — The University of Evansville will soon make way for a gathering space on campus in what’s called the “Legacy Project.” In just a few weeks, construction crews will demolish five university-owned homes on Frederick Street and build an outdoor patio, two sand volleyball courts, a basketball court and some hammocks “It’s […]
North Vernon traffic stop leads to DUI, gun charges
NORTH VERNON, Ind. – The North Vernon Police Department (NVPD) conducted a traffic stop on a car for speeding in the 800 block of S. State St., on Thursday, at 8:15 p.m. While speaking with the driver, Andy L. Edgar, 54, of North Vernon, Officer Nathan Vogel said he detected the odor of an alcoholic beverage inside the vehicle and asked the man to step out.
Ellis Park planning to give away scholarships, other prizes at annual College Day
Ellis Park plans to give away nine $1,000 scholarships, as well as other prizes, during its Kentucky HBPA College Day on Sunday, July 28. Each of the nine races that day at the Henderson, Kentucky track will feature drawings for three prizes from Ellis Park and the Kentucky Horsemen’s Benevolent & Protective Association:
Hoosier, NBA Player Dylan Windler On Early Career Obstacles
For Hoosier native Dylan Windler, the start of his NBA career has not been quite what he expected. Drafted 26th overall out of Belmont by the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2019, the now 27-year-old Windler saw his young career hijacked by injuries. Following his release from Cleveland in 2023, he would spend the year bouncing around […] The post Hoosier, NBA Player Dylan Windler On Early Career Obstacles appeared first on 93.5 / 107.5 The Fan. The post Hoosier, NBA Player Dylan Windler On Early Career Obstacles appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Urgent Silver Alert Issued for Missing 19-Year-Old Mia Wilson, Feared in Extreme Danger Near Indianapolis
Community concern is mounting as Indiana State Police issue a Silver Alert for 19-year-old Mia Wilson, who vanished from Greensburg, a town positioned 47 miles southeast of Indianapolis. According to WRTV, Wilson was last spotted on Wednesday, July 17, around 6 p.m. She is described as an Asian female, 5 feet 2 inches in height, and weighing 136 pounds, with brown hair and eyes. She was clothed in a pink top, black skirt, and blue and green Nike shoes at her last sighting.
Gov. Holcomb traveling to Australia, Singapore for next economic development trip
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Gov. Eric Holcomb is set to begin his next international economic development trip. He’s expected to depart Indianapolis on Saturday for Australia and then return from Singapore on Tuesday, July 30. The trip will focus on growing partnerships in order to advance mutually beneficial economic...
28-year anniversary of Illinois’s biggest rainfall in recorded history
A swath of heavy rainfall occurred across portions of south central Wisconsin, northeast Illinois, and northwest Indiana on July 17-18, 1996. From the National Weather Service: The heaviest rainfall was observed near Aurora, Illinois, with a maximum point rainfall of 16.94 inches in a 24-hour period. The 24-hour rainfall measured near Aurora remains the statewide record (as […]
When does school start in Central Indiana for the 2024-25 school year?
INDIANAPOLIS — The back to school season is back in Central Indiana once again. Starting at the end of July, and going through mid-August, Hoosiers will be making their way back to school for the 2024-25 school year. Look below to see when your district is beginning this year: July July 24 July 25 July […]
IN DNR asks for feedback on accessibility at properties statewide
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (INDOT) invites residents of Indiana to share their experiences with accessibility at DNR properties across the state. The DNR says it wishes to create a “welcoming environment” for all guests while retaining natural experiences. The department’s new accessibility webpage, provides information on accessible activities like […]
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